Table 1 Themes and content of the web-based self-management intervention Challenge your arthritis

Are you a self-manager?

• introducing yourself, get in touch with the group

• what do you (want to) know about your disease?

• capacities and talents

• goal setting and action planning

Friends, family and communication

• communication strategies

• communication with school, friends, work, parents, health care providers

• giving and receiving feedback

• setting boundaries

Feeling blue

• receiving therapies (treatment, medication)

• pain, fatigue, feeling blue

• asking and giving help

• relaxation

Sport and exercises

• being active

• motion and physical activity

• maintain your plans

Relations and Intimacy

• body images and thoughts

• having a relationship

• having sex

• thinking about kids, pregnancy, heredity

Having control over your life and arthritis

• evaluation of your personal goals; how to move on?

• being responsible and making choices

• celebration and saying goodbye